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Josef Adalian joined New York Magazine's Vulture.com in 2010 and reports on all aspects of the television industry. He began covering the TV business in 1991, serving as a local TV columnist for the Boston Herald. Since then, he's been on staff at the New York Post, TV Week and The Wrap. From 1999 through 2008, he covered the small screen for Variety, serving as the industry bible’s TV editor. In addition to his full-time position at Vulture, Adalian contributes TV reviews to Playboy.

FROM Joe Adalian

Are networks failing when it comes to finales?

Are networks failing when it comes to finales? A couple of recent broadcast series finales have gone out with a whimper rather than a bang. And other recently-canceled shows didn't even have the chance to air a true finale. Should networks take more care in providing a fond farewell for once-beloved shows, even if ratings aren't what they used to be?

4 MIN, 53 SEC May 22, 2018

Checking in on the upfronts: cancelations, pickups, diversity & more

Checking in on the upfronts: cancelations, pickups, diversity & more Mike's in New York for the annual TV upfronts, where all the networks give presentations to ad buyers, hoping to convince them to invest in the upcoming season. It's also the time of year when we learn which shows live and die.

4 MIN, 27 SEC May 15, 2018

In the war of the streamers, where does Hulu stack up?

In the war of the streamers, where does Hulu stack up? With its critical acclaim and buckets of awards, 'The Handmaid's Tale' was a major milestone for Hulu. Now the series is back for a second season, but Hulu hasn't made much other noise in terms of original shows. Does Hulu need to up its development game, or is this all part of its strategy?

4 MIN, 50 SEC May 01, 2018

Are longer episodes better episodes?

Are longer episodes better episodes? 'Westworld' is back on HBO and the drama has even more puzzles to solve and timelines to unravel...which may explain why the season two premiere was more than an hour long. 'Westworld' is not alone in this trend of dramas creeping above the 60-minute mark, but do longer episodes really make for better viewing?

4 MIN, 59 SEC Apr 24, 2018

Down from its former glory, but 'The Walking Dead' is still a hit

Down from its former glory, but 'The Walking Dead' is still a hit The 8th season of the AMC zombie drama wrapped up over the weekend. The show's had a decline in viewership the past two years, but it's still one of the most-watched shows on television.

4 MIN, 45 SEC Apr 17, 2018

Broadcast TV's roadmap to survival

Broadcast TV's roadmap to survival There's been lots of talk about broadcast television recently, and for once it's not all doom and gloom. Some recent ratings hits demonstrate that broadcast TV can have a future, even in a landscape dominated by streaming.

5 MIN, 1 SEC Apr 10, 2018

Why were dozens of local news anchors all reading the same script?

Why were dozens of local news anchors all reading the same script? You may have seen the video zipping around the internet that shows news anchors from stations across the country reading a scripted statement about the scourge of "fake news." The one thing all the stations have in common? They're owned by the right-leaning Sinclair Broadcast Group, a giant media company that will soon own even more stations.

5 MIN Apr 03, 2018

Knee-deep in midseason and drowning in premieres

Knee-deep in midseason and drowning in premieres In years past, we'd have already seen all the new shows for this TV season, but now, the broadcast networks still have a lot of shows to push out, and a lot more outlets to compete with. ABC is debuting 3 new series this week alone.

4 MIN, 59 SEC Mar 27, 2018

Trial begins over proposed AT&T and Time Warner merger

Trial begins over proposed AT&T and Time Warner merger When the AT&T and Time Warner merger was announced in the fall of 2016, it seemed like it would go ahead with no issues. But now, the Justice Department is suing to block the $85 billion merger.

4 MIN, 34 SEC Mar 20, 2018

The case of the disappearing 'Black-ish' episode

The case of the disappearing 'Black-ish' episode 'Black-ish' is known for taking on tough topics like racial slurs and police brutality, but one episode may have proved too political for ABC. Variety learned the episode was shelved in February, after it had already been filmed. There's no word yet on if it will ever air.

5 MIN, 2 SEC Mar 13, 2018

American Idol' is back! But wait. Didn't we just say goodbye?

American Idol' is back! But wait. Didn't we just say goodbye? If you watched the Oscars on ABC, you saw plenty of ads for the 'American Idol' revival that starts this coming weekend. But it was barely 2 years ago the series ended at Fox. Was anyone really asking for the show to come back?

4 MIN, 50 SEC Mar 06, 2018

Lots to love about these Olympics, but no gold medal for TV ratings

Lots to love about these Olympics, but no gold medal for TV ratings There were inspiring stories about diverse athletes, and a historic win for the U.S. Women's hockey team, but TV ratings for the Olympic games in Pyeongchang were down compared to years past.

4 MIN, 55 SEC Feb 27, 2018

What the F? Saltier language creeps into basic cable.

What the F? Saltier language creeps into basic cable. If you watch shows on basic cable networks like USA, Lifetime, SyFy or FX, you may have heard some words you're not used to hearing on TV before. Old standards are breaking down as shows and advertisers strive for younger viewers, and more and more, that means letting the occasional F-bomb fly.

4 MIN, 9 SEC Feb 20, 2018

NBC's Jennifer Salke will run Amazon Studios

NBC's Jennifer Salke will run Amazon Studios Salke will fill the vacancy left by the ousted Roy Price. She'll oversee both television and film as the studio attempts to do a reset.

4 MIN, 38 SEC Feb 13, 2018

This year, post-Super Bowl viewing came with a twist

This year, post-Super Bowl viewing came with a twist The show that airs right after the Super Bowl has always been a coveted spot. This year, for anyone who didn't want to watch 'This Is Us' on NBC there was another option: a surprise movie on Netflix.

4 MIN, 33 SEC Feb 06, 2018

Riding the wave of Gen X reboots and revivals

Riding the wave of Gen X reboots and revivals Another week, another round of reboots announced. On CBS, a revival of 'Murphy Brown' received a 13-episode series order, while 'Cagney & Lacey' and 'Magnum P.I.' both got pilot orders, though in the case of the latter two, none of the original cast members would be involved.

4 MIN, 33 SEC Jan 30, 2018

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gov. Jerry Brown: California and China will fight climate change together President Donald Trump reportedly wants the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and he’s expected to announce a decision soon. California Governor Jerry Brown heads to China to strengthen climate and clean energy ties.

51 MIN, 29 SEC May 31, 2017

George Saunders: Lincoln in the Bardo (Part I)

George Saunders: Lincoln in the Bardo (Part I) Lincoln in the Bardo dramatizes a grieving President Lincoln as he visits the grave of his beloved son Willie, who died at age eleven. In the novel, the buried dead believe they're not dead -- "they're sick and refer to their coffins as "sick boxes."

28 MIN, 28 SEC Aug 31, 2017

Lucia Micarelli: An Evening with Lucia Micarelli

Lucia Micarelli: An Evening with Lucia Micarelli Violinist and actress Lucia Micarelli visits The Treatment to discuss her emotive performances as she prepares for PBS' An Evening with Lucia Micarelli.

28 MIN, 31 SEC May 31, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord? Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership or a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty.

51 MIN, 10 SEC Jun 02, 2017